Whilst the UK is blessed with some impressive looking butterflies it is the fritillaries that I find the most impressive with the Silver-washed Fritillary being my favourite UK butty. Locally this species is present in Belfairs Woods with a few others being seen in nearby woods. Belfairs also being a prime location for the rare Heath Fritillary.
Of the UK species I only need High-brown Fritillary, something I hope to put right next year, 2020, whilst Glanville's is the only other species that I do not have a photo of, my last encounter with these was way back in the 1990's so would effectively feel like a tick again.
This page is dedicated to just the fritillaries of the UK.
Heath Fritillary: Belfairs, 10th June 2010
Heath Fritillary: Belfairs, 13th June 2019
Marsh Fritillary, Hod Hill, 31st Mary 2009
Silver-washed Fritillary, Alice Holt Forest 27th June 2009
Silver-washed Fritillary, Belfairs Woods 7th July 2018
Dark-green Fritillary, Cissbury Ring 28th June 2009
Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Bentley Woods 2nd May 2009
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Bentley Woods 2nd May 2009
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